Origin
Seaford, DE
Late night in Seaford on Friday
Local time
2:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Seaford, DE to Highland Acres, DE
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
45m
Distance
34.9 mi
56 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 42m
★
6 AM
0h 46m
8 AM
0h 54m
10 AM
0h 49m
12 PM
0h 48m
3 PM
0h 49m
5 PM
0h 53m
8 PM
0h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Seaford, DE
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Highland Acres, DE
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Trip Overview
The drive from Seaford, DE to Highland Acres, DE covers 34.9 miles and takes about 45m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Dupont Highway, Sussex Highway, Lebanon Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 19.5 miles on South Dupont Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.79 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 45m. Total distance: 34.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 45m drive with frequent turns across 34.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Dupont Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 19.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near High Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Seaford, DE to Highland Acres, DE is easy. At 45m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (High Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (US 13; DE 20 / Sussex Highway): Navigation decision point; at 33.7 miles (DE 10 / Lebanon Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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High Street
Turn right onto High Street
Navigation decision point
3
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
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US 13; DE 20 / Sussex Highway
Turn left onto US 13; DE 20 / Sussex Highway
Navigation decision point
5
33.7 mi into trip
|
~43m in
|
DE 10 / Lebanon Road
Enter roundabout onto DE 10 / Lebanon Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
33.8 mi into trip
|
~43m in
|
DE 10 / Lebanon Road
Right onto DE 10 / Lebanon Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
4
34.8 mi into trip
|
~45m in
|
Candlewicke Drive
Turn left onto Candlewicke Drive
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Dupont Highway | 19.5 mi | 22m |
| Sussex Highway | 13 mi | 17m |
| Lebanon Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Middleford Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| North Old Mill Road | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| High Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Candlewicke Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Pine Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
South Dupont Highway
— 19.5 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Seaford, DE and Highland Acres, DE.
1
Start on South Pine Street
49 ft
·
8 sec
·
South Pine Street
2
Turn right onto High Street
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
High Street
3
Continue on Middleford Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Middleford Road
4
Turn left onto US 13; DE 20
13 mi
·
17 min
·
Sussex Highway
5
Continue on US 13
19 mi
·
22 min
·
South Dupont Highway
6
Turn right onto DE 10
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Lebanon Road
7
Enter roundabout onto DE 10
421 ft
·
7 sec
·
Lebanon Road
8
Continue on DE 10
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Lebanon Road
Use the straight lane.
9
Turn left onto North Old Mill Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
North Old Mill Road
10
Turn left onto Candlewicke Drive
478 ft
·
20 sec
·
Candlewicke Drive
11
Arrive at destination
Candlewicke Drive
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 17.4 mi from Seaford, DE · 24m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 34.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.4 miles from Seaford, DE, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Highland Acres, DE
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Highland Acres, DE if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.79 one way
$11.57 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $6.34 | $12.67 |
| premium | $4.93 | $6.77 | $13.54 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.71 | $15.41 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.5 | 0 | $3.66 | $1.68 |
| Efficient EV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.05 | $1.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14 | 0 | $4.89 | $2.23 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Highland Acres, DE
Late night in Highland Acres on Friday
Local time
2:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
45m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Seaford, DE to Highland Acres, DE covers 34.9 miles and takes about 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Dupont Highway, Sussex Highway, Lebanon Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17.4 miles from Seaford, DE. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.79 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Seaford, DE to Highland Acres, DE is easy. At 45m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (High Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (US 13; DE 20 / Sussex Highway): Navigation decision point; at 33.7 miles (DE 10 / Lebanon Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
The route from Seaford, DE to Highland Acres, DE does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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